Which ancient civilization pioneered the concept of product branding by stamping distinctive maker's marks on pottery and goods, creating the world's first recognizable product identities?

Before modern retail, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated commercial systems that shaped product design and consumer behavior. The Romans, Egyptians, Phoenicians, Chinese, and others created innovative marketplace solutions that still influence retail today. This trivia question explores how ancient civilizations approached product design and marketplace presentation - some solutions were surprisingly effective and have modern parallels!

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Ancient Rome, where pottery makers stamped 'SPQR' and family insignias on goods to denote quality and origin
Ancient Greece, where artisans used unique maker's marks (called charagma) to distinguish their products and build reputation in competitive marketplaces
Ancient Egypt, where hieroglyphic seals on products indicated the pharaoh's approval and regional origin
Mesopotamia, where Babylonian merchants carved cuneiform symbols on goods to track inventory and prevent counterfeiting